Ren Mei-ling (任美玲), wife of Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) presidential candidate New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi (侯友宜), promised to provide subsidies to student renters in their property on ...
Taiwan elections not just about China as candidates take jibe over property disputes, drinking whisky
Taiwan's January 13 presidential and parliamentary election will define how the Chinese-claimed island deals with Beijing and the subject is indeed a major bone of contention, as per Reuters.
Taipei 101 has highest land value for 11th year
The iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper has been named the property with the highest land value in the capital city for the 11th consecutive year, followed by Cathay Landmark (國泰置地廣場) and Shin Kong Life ...
How to Purchase Property in Taiwan as a Foreigner
Who can buy property in Taiwan? Foreigners are allowed to possess real estate in Taiwan, with approval for an individual´s acquisition of a real estate title generally granted reciprocally. In other ...
China, war and tech: how Taiwan’s disillusioned youth feel about a pivotal election
Keep abreast of significant corporate, financial and political developments around the world. Stay informed and spot emerging risks and opportunities with independent global reporting, expert ...
Xi warned Biden he plans to take Taiwan — by any means necessary
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned President Biden last month that he intends to end Taiwan’s decades-long de facto independence — peacefully, if possible. Xi told the 81-year-old commander ...
Taiwan reports more suspected Chinese weather balloons crossing Taiwan Strait
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Two suspected Chinese weather balloons flew across the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Sunday but stayed well to the north of Taiwan, the island's defence ministry said on Monday, the ...
Presidential candidates argue over properties
Controversy over properties of the three presidential candidates has turned into a contentious election issue, after Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Vice President William ...
Taiwan retains No.1 in Asia on freedom index
Taiwan ranked 12th among 165 jurisdictions around the world and first in Asia in this year’s Human Freedom Index with a score of 8.56, retaining its position from the previous year.
2024 ELECTIONS: Ko promises to get rid of illegal parking lot
Chairman and presidential candidate Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) yesterday promised to restore an illegal parking lot that was leased to a tour bus company in Hsinchu City to farmland, after facing criticism over ...
Taiwan election: Young voters angry about stagnant wages, soaring home prices
The youth vote could be a deciding factor in the election given how tight the race is becoming, experts said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hou pledges to aid Chinese spouses as president
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi (侯友宜), the Chinese Nationalist Party’s (KMT) presidential candidate, yesterday said that Chinese spouses would be able to obtain Taiwan’s identification cards in four ...
Cardinal sentenced to 5.5 years for fraud
A Vatican court on Saturday sentenced a once-powerful Italian cardinal to five years and six months in jail for financial crimes at the end of a historic trial. Angelo Becciu, 75, a former adviser to ...
Taiwan’s embrace vs China’s push
Taipei’s MRT subway signs have recently been internationalized ... increasing local government debts and a continued slump in the Chinese property market. Wasting little time, the agency on Wednesday ...
KMT says its survey shows it ahead of DPP
The Chinese Nationalist Party’s (KMT) presidential ticket topped their Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) rivals by 0.8 percent in an internal poll, KMT Chairman Eric Chu (朱) ...
Hou proposes aid for young home buyers
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi (侯友宜), the Chinese Nationalist Party’s (KMT) presidential candidate, on Friday outlined his housing policy, with a focus on making it easier for young people to buy a ...